This document discusses the rise of "fake news" and its impact on media consumption and politics. It notes that fake websites are pushing political agendas while claiming journalistic standards, and are changing how people consume media. Some key points made include: - Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are increasingly how people get their news, especially younger generations, but the reliability of news on these sites is questionable. - The rise of "alternative facts" and celebrity gossip passing as news has blurred the lines between facts and falsehoods for many consumers. - Younger generations in particular seem to prioritize entertainment over factual news in their media diets and do not carefully fact-check information on social media. - This